Maybe the Astros can use the skills of a young fan who caught a foul ball in a popcorn bucket behind home plate Thursday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

The ball came off the bat of Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer in the bottom of the eighth inning of an eventual 3-2 win over the Padres. Houston is one game over .500, but third in the National League West behind the Giants and Dodgers.